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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1901
Page
8
Street chatter mentions new Orients on the street and track. Mrs Chas Appe travels from Davenport yesterday as do several visitors from Illinois City. Mrs J A Irwin returns from St Louis trip with her brother. Local ads promote bargains at Scheetzs and household goods at Geo B Jacks. A. G Hopkins and Miss Lela Thompson host club gathering.
Help wanted notice seeking 100 carpenters both non union and union. Advertises good wages and fair treatment for all applicants. Apply to Rock Island contractors, Rock Island, Ul.
Ira Miller from Drury assists Bazaar sale of ice cream and cake while multiple townsfolk and visitors from Foster UL Jefferson Wapello and Davenport appear in city notes. The issue lists social events, marriages, funerals, club meetings, business visits, and upcoming Bazaar finale with ice cream social at the bazaar tonight.
Monday evening May 20 the Modern Brotherhood of America holds a regular meeting. State Deputy A W Cayer is present and wishes to meet all members. Business of importance to transact. Refreshments will be served. All members in good standing are requested to attend.
Rev J L Murphy presents dedication events at Grace English Lutheran Church cor ner tawn avenue and Sixth streets Sunday with morning service at 10 30 featuring organ solo Miss Dikka Falk hymns by Mrs J L Murphy and choir. Afternoon 3 PM includes further services and offerings for church funds with multiple solos and an address by Rev J A Wirt D D. Evening 7 30 PM program adds sermon by Rev W H Blancke and more music by visiting soloists.
The graduates focus on final preparations as they approach commencement, wishing each other success and a fruitful future.
Wyoming Lodge No. 76 K P invites all members and visiting members to assemble at A O U W hall Sunday at 1 o clock sharp for Divine service at the Presbyterian church. Per order J M Butler C C
Miss Margaret Anson hosted about 24 friends for a whist party last night at her home 510 West Fourth street. Five tables were played as guests enjoyed vocal and instrumental music in English and German. The evening was reported as very pleasant with delicious refreshments served.
The Carmine Imperial brand is highlighted as a leading name for current bicycle models. Enthusiasts note its reputation for modern designs and reliable performance.
Historic railroad offers a scenic trip to New York through the Niagara region. Passengers enjoy fast service. Dining car provisions and a la carte meals enhance the journey with attractive scenery along the route.
A description highlights open plumbing for houses built to strict specifications with excellent facilities, materials, and skilled workmanship. The text promises a guarantee on the work and emphasizes reliability and high standards in sanitary systems.
Miss Laura Alen of Indiana visits Rev. T. McCampbell’s home while Rev. W. H. Slack plans weekly summer study in Wilton. Mrs. Leimkuehler of Moscow shops in Cast Hill with friends. Mr. Strickland moves to Park Place. two new houses rise on Park Place near Jackson. Riverview homes nearing completion. Theo Kortz residence nearly ready. Mrs. Butcher enlarges kitchen. Sam Lentz adds a new foundation. Park Avenue crossings and new sidewalks under construction. Methodist choir adds several young members and practices Fridays. Mrs. Wm. Oeter Sr. remains in town.
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